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CVE-2004-1684

5.0 · MEDIUM

Zyxel P681 running ZyNOS Vt020225a contains portions of memory in an ARP request, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Published Sep 13, 2004zyxelEPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2004-1684 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel prestige. It was published on September 13, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Zyxel P681 running ZyNOS Vt020225a contains portions of memory in an ARP request, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zyxel. Update prestige to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1684?

CVE-2004-1684 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zyxel prestige. It was published on September 13, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1684?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1684?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zyxel. Update prestige to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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